SATOPANTH TAAL. The lake of divinity With its crystal clear green water situated a height of 4,402M the triangular lake has a perimeter of one kilometer .on its three corners meditated the holy Trio-Brahma , Vishnu and Mahesh(shiva) and still do,it is believed –the creater, preserver and Destroyer charting out the course of the world. The lake , the representation, on earth,of the Kshirsagar is set in the midst of yawning glaciers with a splendor undreamt by men, with the presence of the divine trinity and the smear magnificence of the setting one is left completely overwhelmed, On the holy day ekadashi, Hindus believe that lord Vishnu himself, takes a bath in the lake . to this lake . it is only the place where all these gods are present all together , the presence of ‘’ divine trinity ‘’ at this place makes it a sacred place of worship for the Hindu devotees . Bathing in this on the 11 days of the solar and lunar fortnights is considered most auspicious. Many devout pilgrims visit this lake on this every day......
Day 1): Haridwar/Rishikesh to Joshimath
Rishikesh to Joshimath [ land of Adi guru Sankaracharya ]Morning after breakfast drive (257 km) down to reach Joshimath. Evening free, stay at best Hotel
Day 2): Joshimath – Badrinath morning drive [45km] up to reach Badrinath ji , temple visit and you can take a holy dip in hot water spring at Tapta kund, visit Mana, Vasudhara falls and Charan Paduka. night at Hotel
Day 3 ): Badrinath – Jhamtoli 3640m (8 km)
morning after break fast trek to Jhamtoli {8km}with pack lunch ,,dinner and over night stay at camp,
Day 4): Jhamtoli to Chakratirtha {4240m} { 7km trek} morning after brak fast trek up to Chakartirtha, dinner and over night stay at Camp
Day 5): Chakratirtha to Satopanth lake {4402m} {3km trek} 5km trek to satopanth trek to satopanth lake. Satopanth lake is a three cornered lake with icy cold, crystal clear , emerald waters with a circumference of about 1km, it is situated at an elevation of 4402m above sea leave. It is known the world over for its strange beauty and serene heavenly like pleasant surrounding.
Day 6) Satopanth to Swargarohini and back to satopanth (10 km)
Swargarohini is the place where it is said Yudhister went to Heaven with his body. there are stairs to
heaven which can be seen. we shall explore the region..
Day 7): Satopanth lake to Laxmivan {3650m] Morning after pooja ,aarti , trek back to laxmi van ,
Day : Laxmi van to Badrinath { 9km trek } -- Joshimath Morning early breakfast and trek down to Badrinath , Here you will be greeted by vehicles waiting in to take you back to Joshimath, Dinner & over night at Joshimath.
Day 9): Joshimath to Rishikesh Morning after breakfast drive (257 km) down to reach Rishikesh. Evening free for sightseeing and shopping.
the cost for the trek is INR 20k and includes the foll;
Transport from Haridwar to Haridwar
accommodations at best hotel at Joshimath and Badrinath
Permits for the trek
Guides, Porters, Camping, technical equipments etc.
we shall have a dedicated cook to make best food available.
Yoga and Meditation sessions will be taken everyday(twice) while camping
we are committed to give best of the services
kindly let us know asap as group size will be restricted to max 8
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